Politics and Beyond
08 December 2008 4:33 pm by Taylor Marsh
BY TAYLOR MARSH
The greatest female talent of our time was finally, at long last, after way too much time passed, given her due as a Kennedy Center honoree. No one deserves it more.
Also wanted to comment on John King taking over for Wolf Blitzer on Sunday. I’m a fan of King, who I believe is as straight shooter as they come on cable. He’s earned it.
As for David Gregory on “Meet the Press,” the interview at the end of the show yesterday with Tom Brokaw was really touching to me. It had an immodest humanity to it that you rarely see expressed. There is genuine appreciation and affection between the two men that was clear yesterday. For me, Gregory was really the only choice. I’ve always liked “Stretch,” as long as he stays on the straight news/journalism side. When he gets into political analysis he falters. Gregory also has few prejudices where certain politicians are concerned.
But all the networks should take note. Rachel Maddow, and Campbell Brown are the ones hosting the best shows on cable right now.
Two must reads today on Afghanistan: Brad Friedman… Spencer Ackerman.
Consider this a free for all.
What’s on your mind? Got your tree yet? Also accepting great Christmas cookie recipes.
